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Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Award-winning writer Alex Lynch interviews some of the top writers and performers from the world of sketch and character comedy. Part of Podomedy, the UK"s independent podcast comedy network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:22

Christian Brighty

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2025/04/03

Alex chats in person to writer, performer and clown, Christian Brighty (BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty’) about playing with period drama, living in an old people’s home, and finding love via the Chilcott Report.Christian also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 19th August 2024.You can find more of Christian’s work on all socials:

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1:02:09

Kerry Howard

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2025/03/27

Alex chats to actor and writer Kerry Howard (BBC’s ‘Him & Her’ & ‘Witless’) about playing stupid characters, being a ‘writer whore’, and keeping the hope alive.Kerry also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 22nd July 2024.You can find more of Kerry’s work here…Insta: @TheKerryHowardBoth ‘Him & Her’ and ‘Witless’ are available to watch on iPlayer.Listen to Kerry in

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1:03:57

Lorna Rose Treen

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2024/12/12

Alex chats to writer and performer Lorna Rose Treen (BBC Radio 4’s ‘Time of the Week’) about producing ‘Women’s Hour’, clowning, selling out her first Edinburgh Fringe run in 3 days, and how her video about ‘Space Raiders’ is still enraging the internet.Lorna also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 16th July 2024.You can find more of Lorna’s work at…

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1:06:03

Gareth Gwynn

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2024/12/05

Alex borrows the recording equipment of and chats to writer and presenter Gareth Gwynn (BBC’s ‘Tourist Trap’, Radio 4’s ‘Champions of Pantheon’, ‘Ankle Tag’, ‘The Now Show’) about unfinished projects, making a show about Rik Mayall, Radio Wales, and the 2nd hand bookshops of Hay-On-Wye.Gareth also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 20th June 2024.You can find more of Gareth’s

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57:45

Rosie Holt

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2024/11/28

Alex chats to actor and comedian Rosie Holt (‘The Russell Howard Hour’, host of ‘Non-Censored’) about snap elections, ukeleles, and being briefly cancelled.Rosie also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 11th June 2024.You can find more of Rosie’s work at… https://www.rosieholt.co.uk/T: @RosieisaHolt / I: @rosieisaholtRosie’s Book ‘Why We Were Right’ is available now…

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1:01:01

Jon Pointing

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2024/11/21

Alex chats to writer and performer Jon Pointing (C4’s ‘Big Boys’, ITV2’s ‘Plebs’) about first Fringe shows, filming in Bulgaria, and flammable corners.Jon also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 8th May 2024.You can find more of Jon’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/jon_pointing/Tw: @JonPointing / Insta: @jonpointingWatch ‘Big Boys’ on All4.Presented, recorded,

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1:02:13

Rachel Fairburn

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2024/11/14

Alex chats to comedian and writer Rachel Fairburn (BBC’s ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Comedy Central Live’, co-host of ‘All Killa No Filla’) about venturing into character comedy, intergenerational friendships, and trains.Rachel also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 8th July 2024.You can find more of Rachel’s work at… https://rachelfairburn.com/Tw: @RachelFairburn / Insta:

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1:03:56

Lucy Farrett

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2024/11/07

‘Wot’s that when it’s at home?’Alex chats to writer and performer Lucy Farrett (‘Lady Face’, ‘Sally4Ever’, ‘Beef & Dairy Network’) about iceburgs, Audrey Hepburn and finding your ‘voice fire’.Lucy also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 15th May 2024.Check out LadyFace Taster Tape here…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8azp7UHqlc&t=258s&pp=ygUMbHVjeSBmYXJyZXR0Tw:

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1:03:06

Andy Riley (Part 2)

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2024/11/01

In second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Andy about screaming at horses, writing ‘Black Books’ and being let loose in a room full of latex.Andy also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 2nd May 2024.You can find more of Andy’s work here… https://misterandyriley.com/Tw: @andyrileyish / Insta: @andyrileyishPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

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55:22

Andy Riley (Part 1)

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2024/10/31

In the first of this two-parter, Alex chats in person to writer, cartoonist and author Andy Riley (‘Seize Them’, ‘Black Books’, ‘The Tracey Ullman Show’, ‘The Book of Bunny Suicides’) about starting out young, taking advice from Sondheim, and the most high-powered meeting he (or perhaps any writer) has ever been in.You can find more of Andy’s work here… https://misterandyriley.com/Tw: @andyrileyish / Insta: @andyrileyishPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)Music by

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1:06:00

Laurence Rickard

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2024/10/24

Alex chats to writer and performer Laurence Rickard (BBC’s ‘Ghosts’, CBBC’s ‘Horrible Histories’, SKY’s ‘Yonderland’) about the origin of Them There, playing two ghosts at once, and naively writing 10 horses into a TV sketch.Laurence also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 24th April 2024.You can find more of Laurence’s work here… https://laurencerickard.com/Tw: @lazbotron /

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55:32

Tom Basden

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2023/12/21

In our series finale, Alex chats to writer and actor Tom Basden (BBC’s ‘Here We Go’, Radio 4’s ‘Cowards’, ITV2’s ‘Plebs’) in his local cafe about his latest play adaptation, permutations of sketch shows, and writing a pandemic-based comedy.Tom also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 26thSeptember 2022.Note: Please excuse the couple of moments where the mic cuts out and had to

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1:00:00

Michelle Fahrenheim

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2023/12/14

MICHELLE FAHRENHEIMAlex chats to writer and actor Michelle Fahrenheim (BBC ‘Quickies’, The Free Association) – in person and in her podcast debut - about short films, Ships and starring in the first Instagram sitcom.Michelle also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 23rdAugust 2022.You can find more of Michelle’s work here…https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleFahrenheimTw:

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1:02:32

The Sugdens

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2023/12/07

Alex chats to his first guest duo in the form of writing and performing married couple, Chris and Jen Sugden, about making Victoriocity, slogging away at the Fringe, and improvising murder mysteries.Chris and Jen also create a character together on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to them by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 1stAugust 2022. Since the time of recording, release dates for projects discussed have shifted.Listen to

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1:03:51

Steve McNeil

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2023/11/30

Alex chats to writer, performer and Royal Institution regular, Steve McNeil (‘Wi-Fi Wars’, ‘Go 8-Bit’) about getting your live show made for TV, combining videogames and live audiences, and understudying Rik Mayall.Steve also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 15thJuly 2022.You can find more of Steve’s work here…https://www.stevemcneil.co.uk/Insta: @stevefromgo8bitKeep track

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1:00:42

Sooz Kempner

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2023/11/23

Alex chats to writer and performer Sooz Kempner (BBC’s ‘Doctor Who: Doomsday’) about the Royal Music Academy, Reply Guys, Richard Thomas, and retro videogames.Sooz also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 13thJuly 2022.You can find more of Sooz’s work here…https://www.soozkempner.co.uk/Tw: @SoozUK / Insta: @soozkempnerWatch Sooz’s sketches and videos

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1:02:30

Terry Mynott

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2023/11/16

Alex chats to writer, actor and impressionist Terry Mynott (Channel 4’s ‘The Mimic’ and ‘VIP’, BBC’s ‘Motherland’) about honesty, honing an impression, and having his radio show shut down.Terry also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 12thJuly 2022.You can find more of Terry’s work at…https://linktr.ee/terrymynottTw: @terrymynott / Insta: @tmynottWatch the honesty video we

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57:56

Simon Kane

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2023/11/09

Alex chats to writer and performer Simon Kane (Radio 4’s ‘John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme’ and ‘Timespanner’, BBC’s ‘Ghosts’) about Flying ants, Finnemore and Gilbert’s Fridge.Simon also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 8thJuly 2022.You can find more of Simon’s work at…https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/simon_kane/Tw: / Insta: @slepkaneListen to Series 9 of ‘Souvenir

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58:18

Holly Hall

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2023/11/02

In the second in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Holly Hall(BBC New Comedy Award’s Digital Comedian of The Year)about creating her BBC pilot, reaching out to collaborators, and the Coventry ‘Covmandem’.Holly also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 7thJuly 2022.Check out Holly’s comedy

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1:03:18

Lee Griffiths

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2023/10/26

In the first in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Lee Griffiths (Late Night Gimp Fight, C5’s ‘Impractical Jokers’) about wrecking balls, writing a sketch a day, and the Rebel Alliance.Lee also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 6thJuly 2022.You can find more of Lee’s work at…https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/lee_griffiths/Tw: @StudlygriffWatch

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